First African Solo Flight Takes Off in U.S.

The First Africa round-the-world solo flight to be embarked upon by a Nigerian pilot, Ademilola Odujinrin, would take off from Washington DC, United States, not Nigeria, as earlier planned.

Jimoh Ibrahim, UBA disagree over N120bn aviation fund

There was a mild drama at the investigative public hearing on the alleged mismanagement of the N120bn Aviation Intervention Fund organised by the Senate Committee on Aviation on Wednesday when the Chairman of the defunct Air Nigeria, Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, denied collecting N35.5bn from the Bank of Industry.

Aviation authority clears small, commercial drones for flight

Routine use of small drones by real estate agents, farmers, filmmakers and countless other commercial operators was cleared for takeoff by President Barack Obama’s administration Tuesday after years of struggling to write rules that would protect public safety and free the benefits of a new technology.

Pilot accused of drinking on the job at Detroit Airport pleads not guilty

A pilot who showed up to work drunk was ordered to undergo alcohol and drug testing after being arraigned on Wednesday on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.

What happens if you don’t switch your smartphone to airplane mode during flight

Here is what really happens if you don’t put your smartphone into flight mode/airplane mode when flying

Ghana's aviation agency faces possible shutdown over gov't imposition

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it faces a possible shutdown in the provision of aviation services as a result of the government of Ghana’s takeover of their lands in the capital Accra for residential purposes.

Disruptive passenger causes Jet2.com flight diversion

Leisure airline, Jet2.com, has upstaged the lead singer of Scottish indie band, The View, by offloading him from yesterday’s Reus to Glasgow flight.

Aviation stocks fly high as govt permits 100% FDI in airlines

Aviation stocks today rallied as much as 7 per cent following news that foreign investors, barring overseas airlines, can now have up to 100 per cent stake in local carriers.

Military aircraft accidents costing lives, billions of dollars

A rash of recent military crashes has cost the lives of several service members as well as billions of dollars worth of damages. The wave of accidents has raised questions about the training of pilots and the maintenance of aircraft, with top brass pointing to slashed budgets and aging fleets strained by prolonged conflict.

N300bn aviation/power fund diverted to Ghana – Senate

The Senate has said N300 billion aviation/power intervention funds were transferred to private accounts and diverted to purchase properties in Ghana.

RwandAir Offers 15 Percent Discount to African Union Summit Delegates

RwandAir has offered a 15 per cent discount to delegates attending the 27th African Union Summit in Kigali due next month.

Senate Questions N120Bn Bailout Of Aviation Sector

The Senate has held the Central Bank of Nigeria accountable regarding the mismanagement of funds allocated to the aviation sector from the bill intervention fund from the Federal Government, Vanguard reports.

Families of EgyptAir crash victims to get compensation

EgyptAir said Monday advance compensation payments of $25,000 will be offered to families of the 66 people killed when one of its planes crashed into the Mediterranean last month.

Pilot walks away after crash landing on warehouse roof

A small plane crashed on top of a Macy's warehouse near the UH campus in southeast Houston late Sunday.

Emirates reveals 360-video tour of A380 flight deck

Emirates airline, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380, has released the world’s first 360-video tour of the A380 cockpit.